Ifs and Just unveil equity release training

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The Institute of Financial Services (ifs) and Just Retirement are offering an equity release training and exam package for up to 1,000 financial advisers.

Just Retirement is presenting the ifs Certificate in Lifetime Mortgages (CeLM) as part of its drive to encourage more financial advisers to take professional qualifications in equity release. The deal has been unveiled just as the Financial Services Authority (FSA) prepares to publish its findings on the quality of advice being given in the sector. Lifetime mortgage products and the advice provided have attracted criticism since the introduction of statutory regulation and the industry is anticipating further scrutiny of advice standards. Mike Fuller, chief executive at Just Retiremen...

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